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Ministry of Defence
Flag In of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan Car Cum Bike Rally
A Car cum Bike Rally was organised by Headquarters Western Air Command, IAF from New Delhi to Thoise from 10-23 Aug 18. The rally was flagged off by Air Marshal NJS Dhillon AVSM, Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command New Delhi on 10 Aug 18.The objective of the rally was to promote the Prime Minister’s noble mission of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ amongst tourists and locals enroute.
The team consisting of 12 air warriors was led by Air Vice Marshal AK Singh AVSM VSM, Senior Officer in-charge Administration, Western Air Command. During the span of 15 days, the team travelled from Delhi to Thoise and arrived at New Delhi on 23 Aug 18, a distance of approx 3200 Kms were covered during the journey. The rally had traversed through Ambala, Manali, Jispa and Leh enroute to its final destination at Thoise and back to Delhi via Drass, Kargil, Srinagar, Udhampur and Ambala. Due to unprecedented rainfall and inclement weather condition on Manali-Leh axis, the team had faced great challenges enroute but that did not deter their spirit.
During their journey, the team carried out ‘Swachhta’ Campaigns at Kullu, Manali, Leh, Thoise, Khardungla and Rohtang in order to make the general public aware of the importance of cleanliness. The team also interacted with local populace and tourists, distributed dustbins, pamphlets and installed banners at prominent tourist places. “At places we helped out tourists whose vehicle had broken down and made sure that the message of Swachh Bharat was imbibed in them” said Air Vice Marshal AK Singh, the team leader.
The rally was “flagged in” at Western Air Command, New Delhi, by Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Head Quarter Western Air Command on 23 Aug 18. Air Marshal C Hari Kumar said “I am extremely pleased that the team was able to achieve their objectives and come back safe and sound. It is the constant endeavour of Indian Air Force to promote a spirit of adventure amongst all and imbibe the initiative of the government at grass root level”.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
COVID-19 tests breach the ceiling of 2 lakhs/day
COVID-19 Lab capacity touches 1000
In a significant ramping of the testing facilities across the country, more than 2 lakh samples/day were tested in the last 24 hours, the highest so far.
With 2,15,195 samples tested yesterday, the total number of samples tested thus far is 73,52,911. While 1,71,587 samples were tested in Government labs, 43,608 were tested by private labs. Private labs have also reached the highest per day sampling with this quantity.
As a testimony to the ever growing network of diagnostic labs for testing COVID-19, India now has 1000 labs across the country. This includes 730 in the government sector and 270 private labs.
The break-up is as below:
- Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 557 
- TrueNat based testing labs: 363 
- CBNAAT based testing labs: 80 
The number of COVID-19 patients recovering very day is growing too. During the last 24 hours, a total of 10,495 COVID-19 patients have been cured. A total of 2,58,684 patients have been cured. The recovery rate is 56.71% amongst COVID-19 patients.
Presently, there are 1,83,022 active cases and all are under active medical supervision.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Prime Minister's Office
PM Greets People on Ugadi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on Ugadi.
Shri Modi tweeted:
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Restructuring of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, while giving a written reply to a question on restructuring of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited ,in Rajya Sabha today, stated thatas part of the restructuring plan approved by Government on 17.05.2017, Rasayani unit has been closed down and Kochi unit of HOCL is continuing operations.
The Minister stated that ‘in principle’ approval has been accorded for strategic disinvestment of HOCL after the process of disposing unencumbered land and other assets at Rasayani is completed. The restructuring plan involves closing down the operations of all plants at Rasayani unit of HOCL except N2O4 plant, which is transferred to ISRO on 'as is where is' basis. It also includes disposal of plant & machinery and other movable assets; giving VRS /VSS to employees at Rasayani; sale of 442 acres of land to BPCL; appointment of NBCC as LMA for disposal of balance encumbrance free land at Rasayani for discharging its liabilities.
Shri Gowda further stated thatno proposal has been received from Government of Kerala to take over the Kochi plant of HOCL.
For sick / loss making PSUs like HOCL, decision regarding future is taken by the Government based on the various factors including financial viability on case to case basis in consultation with other Department viz. DPE, DIPAM, NITI Aayog etc., the Minister added.
Ministry of Railways
Modernization of Railway Stations
Works of redevelopment of Habibganj Railway station in West Central Railway and Gandhinagar Railway station in Western Railway are in advanced stage of completion. Works for redevelopment of Gomti Nagar  and Ayodhya  stations are in progress.
Station redevelopment projects are mostly taken up on Public Private Participation  mode. Request for Qualification  have been finalized for 08 stations viz., Nagpur, Amritsar, Sabarmati, Gwalior, Puducherry, Tirupati, Nellore and Dehradun. RFQ have been invited for 03 stations viz., New Delhi, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus  and Ernakulam.
Ministry of Railways have signed instruments of cooperation  /Memorandum of Cooperation /Protocol/Agreement) with a number of countries including Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, South Korea and United Arab Emirates  wherein station redevelopment has been identified as an area of cooperation.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Prakash Javadekar presents Report Card of First Fifty Days of Government
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar interacted with Media persons and presented a report card of the First Fifty Days of the Government earlier today. He said that the government has hit the ground running in its second term and has strived to fulfil the goal of ‘SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas, SabkaVishwas’.The resolve of Reform, Welfare and Justice for All has been the driving force for the government.He highlighted that the primary focus of the government has been towards farmers, soldiers, youth, labourers, businessmen, research, relation with neighbouring countries, investment, infrastructure development, fight against corruption and social justice.
The Minister enumerated several key decisions of the government. Rs. 6000 will now be provided to all farmers. MSP for several crops has doubled, and in some cases trebled in comparison to 2014 rates. 10,000 Farmers Producer Organization are being formed. Changes in Labour Code will benefit 40 crore informal sector workers through wage and labour security. For the first time, pension has been provided for traders. The Minister also highlighted the reduction in ESI contribution rates, for both employees and employers.
The Minister highlighted the steps taken to boost investment in the country. Rs 70,000 crore has been provided for Public Sector Banks  recapitalisation. India is striving towards becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy. A separate TV channel for start-ups will soon be started.Non-functional financial up gradation has been provided to Central Armed Police Forces  officers.
He said that in the next 5 years, Rs. 100 lakh crore will be invested towards development of infrastructure. He highlighted that the government is working in mission mode to comprehensively address water-related issues, which is evident through the formation of Jal Shakti Mantralaya.
He also highlighted the success of steps taken by the Government in reducing the impact of separatists in Jammu & Kashmir. He added that India has emerged as a global leader through BIMSTEC and G-20, while highlighting the significance of the visit of Prime Minister to Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Shri Javadekar expressed confidence in the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2 and added that India’s manned mission to space, Gaganyaan, will be launched in 2022.
He also highlighted the massive action taken against corruption in bureaucracy. Steps have been taken to strengthen action against economic offenders. A Bill is being brought to act against Ponzi schemes.
Shri Javadekar also talked about the decisiveness of government in safeguarding children against sexual crimes through amendments to POCSO Act. He also talked about steps taken to reform medical education in the country and to ensure transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.
The Minister stressed that making India a 5 trillion dollar economy is no more just a dream but a roadmap towards achieving it has been laid down in these fifty days.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
112.97 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload stands at 1,30,793; lowest in 525 days
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.38%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.27%; Highest since March 2020
11,971 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,61,756
8,865 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 287 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 43 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 53 days
62.57 cr Total Tests conducted so far
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR “DIVINE LIGHT HOUSE” OF PRAJAPITA BRAHMA KUMARIS ISHWARIYA VISHWA VIDYALAYA AT DASABATIA, TAMANDO
PRESIDENT MURMU LAUNCHES THEME OF THE YEAR “THE YEAR OF POSITIVE CHANGE”
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu laid foundation stone for “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Dasabatia, Tamando today  and launched its theme of the year “The Year of Positive Change” for conducting seminars and conferences.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya is not just an organization, but also a social and spiritual campaign run by women.
The President said that both material and spiritual development are necessary for humanity. She added that technology is the driver of change and that change is unavoidable and necessary for development. She stated that materialistic changes can give us happiness but one can attain mental peace by following the spiritual path. She was happy to note that Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya is paving the way for spirituality through meditation and a disciplined lifestyle.
The President said that from time to time some negative thoughts disturb our minds. She added that by due to lack of introspection, we start falling prey to negative thinking. She said that feelings of envy and hatred start increasing within us. She added that the biggest challenge before us today is to get rid of negative thoughts and move towards positivity. She appreciated Brahma Kumaris organization’s efforts for making humanity aware and helping people move forward in a positive direction.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Union Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan showcases Bullet Resistant Jackets made under PM Modi’s‘Make in India’ initiative; Jackets weight & Cost substantially lesser; India joins selected league of nations such as US, UK & Germany to have its own standard for such jackets
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan today showcased the Bullet Resistant Jackets being made under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Jackets have been made using standard  set by the Bureau of India Standard which was notified in December, 2018. This standard has been formulated following the directions of Niti Aayog and Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The standard is expected to fulfil the long pending demand of Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces and State Police Forces and will assist them in streamlining their procurement process.
Addressing the media after showcasing the jackets, Union Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan expressed happiness over the fact that India has now joinedselected League of Nations such as US, UK & Germany to have its own standard for Bullet Resistant Jackets. Shri Paswan informed the gathering that the standard that has been set by BIS is at par with International Standards. The Minister said that these jackets are light weight weighing between 5 kilograms to 10 kilograms depending on the threat level and are of the best quality in the world. Talking about the prices of the jackets it was informed that these jackets range from Rs. 70,000 to 80,000 which is considerably lesser than the price of the jackets which were being procured earlier.
Shri Paswan also expressed happiness at the fact that these jackets are being manufactured under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and are already being exported to other nations. He said that this will also lead to an increase in the employment generation across the nation.Shri Paswan congratulated the BIS officials for this feat and said that their efforts and contribution for setting such standards should be recognised and appreciated.
An Ex- Army personnel showcased the jacket and explained its salient features to the media. The jackets have a dynamic weight distribution system which makes it feel half its actual weight and also has an easy to open and release system to ensure that the jawans can easily wear and remove the jackets as per their requirement without much effort. These jackets also allow the jawans to use his weapon with ease while getting a 360 degree protection from bullets. Maximum areal densities for Soft Armour Panel  and Hard Armour Panel  has been specified for these jackets.
As the critical performance requirements and their evaluation procedures have been clearly brought out in this standard, it will ensure the availability of quality Bullet Resistant Jackets at economical price. Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, BSF, SSB, CISF, NSG etc. have already initiated the process of procuring such jackets as per the Indian Standard set by BIS.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certifiate Selfie campaign
Ministry of Education launched a campaign ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie to encourage cultural diversity and promote mulitlinguism and to foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Bhasha Certificate Selfie initiative aims to promote Bhasha Sangam mobile app, developed by Ministry of Education and MyGov India. Using the app, people can learn 100+ sentences of daily use in as many as 22 scheduled Indian languages. The initiative, under the aegis of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat will aim to ensure that people acquire basic conversational skills in Indian languages. To achieve this, a target of 75 lakh people acquiring basic conversational skills has been set.
The ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ initiative is encouraging people to upload their selfie with the certificate from their social media accounts using the hashtag #BhashaCertificateSelfie.
To receive a certificate authorized by Ministry of Education, a user needs to download the mobile app, available in both Android and iOS versions, select any language from 22 scheduled Indian languages, finish all the levels, give a test and earn a certificate.
Bhasha Sangam mobile app was launched by Minister of Education and Skill Development Shri Dharmendra Pradhan while commemorating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas which is celebrated on October 31 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
During the launch of Bhasha Sangam mobile app, Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan had said that the National Education Policy 2020 outlines the vision to lay emphasis on the promotion of Indian languages. Going forward, language learning will be promoted as a skill with a formal credit-earning system, he had added.
Android Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.multibhashi.mygov.mygov_app
iOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/bhasha-sangam/id1580432719
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Parexel International Corporation by Phoenix Parentco, Inc.
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of Parexel International Corporation by Phoenix Parentco, Inc.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of 100% of the equity shareholding of Parexel International Corporation  by Phoenix Parentco, Inc. . The Acquirer is jointly controlled by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l.  and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. .
The Target is headquartered in Durham, USA. It provides biopharmaceutical outsourcing services to biopharmaceutical companies. The global activities of Target can be categorised into broad segments viz. clinical solutions and consulting.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Vice President's Secretariat
Children should be made responsible citizens: Vice President
Mother is the first Teacher and Mother Tongue should be the first lesson to a child;
Meets Children from GD Goenka Preschool
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Children should be made responsible citizens. He was interacting with the Children from GD Goenka La'Petite Preschool who came to wish him on the occasion of Independence Day, here today.
The Vice President said that Mother is the first Teacher to a child and they should be taught about Mother, Motherland and Mother tongue. He further said that we should teach them about our traditions and rich cultural heritage. Their education should begin with a good grounding in their mother tongue, he added.
The Vice President advised the teachers to take the responsibility of transforming children into responsible citizens. He further said that Guru plays the most important role in building up the future of our nation by educating children. Technology is also important, but Google can never replace Guru, he added.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways to fully support implementation of “Fit India Freedom Run” starting from 15th August to 2nd October 2020
‘Fit India Freedom Run’ was launched on Friday by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports  and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju and was graced by Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board
To make ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ a great success, all the General Managers have been asked to spread maximum awareness among Railway family and to ensure maximum participation
Indian Railways have around 10,000 sport spersons and 300 coaches in 29 game disciplines on its roll. 6 out of total 32 National Sports Awards in 2019-20 were conferred on Indian Railways Sports persons
(Indian Railways has decided to fully support the new initiative “Fit India Freedom Run" introduced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India . This event would continue from 15th August to 2nd October 2020. The initiative is being taken up under the aegis of the Fit Indian Movement.
"Fit India Run" has been conceived keeping in view the indispensable need to keep ourselves fit while maintaining social distancing. In this run one can run/walk along a route of his/her choice, at a time that suits him/her. One can even take breaks during such run/walk. Basically, one runs his own race and times his own pace.
‘Fit India Freedom Run’ was launched on Friday by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports  and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju and was graced by Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board. To make the initiative successful, all the Zonal Railways/Units have been advised to spread the awareness and ensure large participation in the movement by encouraging participation of a large number of Railway officials, their families and relatives in the ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ and to make themselves fit by taking simple steps as given in the guidelines set by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and stated on their website : www.fitindia.gov.in.
Indian Railways have great legacy of sports promotion in India since beginning. It is the biggest promoter of Sports in India by way of providing employment to 300-400 sportspersons every year and giving them all facility and a conducive atmosphere for them to excel in sports to bring laurel to the country. Indian Railways have around 10,000 sportspersons and 300 coaches in 29 game disciplines on its roll. 6 out of total 32 National Sports Awards in 2019-20 were conferred on Indian Railways Sportspersons.
In order to create state of the art sports infrastructure and training, a provision of 0.5% D&G Charges for ‘Sports Development’ has been included in all estimates. This is an unique initiative taken by Indian Railways for sports promotion and as a part of Fit India initiative.
To make ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ a great success, all the General Managers have been asked to spread maximum awareness among Railway family and to ensure maximum participation.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 48.14 per bbl on 08.05.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 48.14 per barrel  on 08.05.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 47.85 per bbl on previous publishing day of 05.05.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs. 3091.17 per bbl on 08.05.2017 as compared to Rs. 3077.27 per bbl on 05.05.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.22 per US$ on 08.05.2017 as compared to Rs. 64.31 per US$ on 05.05.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on May 08, 2017 
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Pricing Fortnight for 01.05.2017

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Crude Oil 
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48.14 
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52.36
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3091.17 
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3374.60
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Exchange Rate
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64.22 
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64.45
RG/SA Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Coal
Thirteen Coal Washries to be set up by Coal India
In Coal India Limited  has plan to set up 12 new coking coal washeries and one non-coking coal new washery to reduce the quantity of ash and useless component from coal. All these washeries are expected to be operational by FY:2026. Details of new washeries set up or planned in CIL are as under:
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Commissioned in last 5 Years
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Dahibari Coking Coal Washery 
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Patherdih I Coking Coal Washery 
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Construction Completed in 2021-22
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Madhuband Coking Coal Washery 
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Planned Coking Coal Washeries - 1st Phase
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Under
construction
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LoI Issued
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Under Tender evaluation
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Total
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2 numbers
Patherdih II
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Bhojudih 
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2 numbers
New Kathara 
Basantpur-Tapin

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1 number
Moonidih

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5 numbers

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Planned New Coking Coal Washeries – 2nd Phase
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Under Tendering process
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Under Conceptualisation
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1 number
- New Rajrappa 
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3 numbers
- Topa 
- New Sawang 
- Dhori 
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New Non-Coking Coal Washeries
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Under Construction – 1 number
Ib Valley 
Further, in SCCL, one washery with 1.0 MTPA operational capacity is working on BOO  basis at Manuguru area, Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.